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CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities | 2015-10-26 | 3 | Commission on Disability Issues October 26, 2015 Page 3 Introduces Kerry Parker from the Public Works Department, new City Staff Liaison for the Commission on Disability Issues. 2. MINUTES The July 27, 2015 minutes were approved with minor edits mentioned by Commissioners Lord- Hausman and Deutsch. 3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) 3-A. Member of the public JoanAnn Radu-Sinaiko comments regarding becoming disabled in Alameda. Bicycle Path on Shoreline: after project, there are four disabled spots off of Shoreline Drive, just north of the street. Did not want to have to cross the street. Even the bowling alley has 4 disabled parking spots up front. Member the public Carol Gottstein brought this issue up last year with Alameda Transportation Commission. Comments on City's traffic-calming projects: Shore Line Drive, Clement and Central Avenue. Concerns about enough and convenient parking for disabled people. Acting Chair Kenny proposes Subcommittee to focus on support issues and street projects. Acting Chair Kenny volunteers to head this up. 3-B. Member of the public Carol Gottstein discusses trash services for those with disabilities. Alameda County Industries (ACI) has not emptied trash at her house consistently for ten months. City Staff Parker says she will take this specific issue up with ACI. 3-C. JoanAnn Radu-Sinaiko comments on the lack of resources for those with brain injuries, especially for those who are not senior citizens. Commissioner Harp advises about Senior Center Without Walls, national program based in Berkeley, CA. that could be a resource. 4. NEW BUSINESS 4-A (Discussed above.) 4-B. Nomination and vote on Commission Chair, Vice-Chair Chair Kenny proposes to postpone vote until 2016, since we do not have a full commission. All in favor. Motion carries. 4-C. Discussion on wording on Niel Tam's plaque, and bench dedication "Dedicated In Memory of Nielson Tam. | CommissiononPersonswithDisabilities/2015-10-26.pdf |